This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section 8.D.1. It covers the development and significance of ASME BPVC code; the ASME BPVC Section VIII Divisions 1, 2, and 3; the scope and applicability of Division 1; the basic design principles covering materials, design stress and factors of safety; the types of pressure vessels; the categories, configurations and their specific considerations; the material specifications, allowable stress values and sourcing of pressure vessel; and the shells under internal pressure, heads and formed sections and opening and reinforcements around nozzles, manways and other penetrations.
Further, the course will also discuss the welding considerations, processes, joint efficiencies and material compatibility; the effects of vacuum and external loads and their design implications; the post-weld heat treatment, stress relieving and other necessary procedures; the examination and inspection techniques covering radiography, ultrasonic testing and other non-destructive tests; the pressure testing procedures, certification and stamping, and the compilation of proper documentation and manufacturer's data reports.
During this interactive course, participants will learn the welding documentation and qualifications; the special service requirements, considerations of external loads and usage of appendices in Division 1; the bolting, gasket selection and design as per ASME standards; the popular software tools and their applicability; comparing Division 2 and 3 and their differences in design rules, materials and inspection requirements; keep updated with the latest code revisions; the pressure vessel repairs and alterations within the ASME standards; integrating with other ASME sections.